There is a new Senate Bill, SB-45 that is currently going through the Legislative Process in Topeka.This bill would remove the Rights Restrictions currently in place and renew "Constitutional Carry" in Kansas by Law Abiding Kansas Citizens."Senate Bill 45 would negate the need for the class or the permit to carry a concealed weapon in Kansas, although gun owners could still obtain a state concealed-carry permit if they want to carry in other states that honor Kansas permits,"...

School may not be in session during the summertime, but the need of low-income students for healthy, affordable meals does not take a hiatus. Although summer meal programs can help bridge that gap, reaching all the children in need in Kansas...

Celebrate Valentine's Day with the sounds of the Great Plains Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Keith Woolery. The event is at 8 p.m. Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, at the Newton High School auditorium, as a benefit for the...

Harvey County Health Department employees were busy Tuesday afternoon moving desks, unpacking boxes, and helping to set up the department's new office.The health department was closed Jan. 26 and 27 to allow employees to set up the new...

By Mark SchnabelNewton KansanMAIZE — Ball handling problems in the second half proved to be the undoing for the Newton High School boys' basketball team in a 45-35 non-league loss to second-ranked (KBCA,...

Harvey County Safe HousePositions open for full-time and part-time Adult Advocate for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault response. Bilingual, experience and education a plus. Must be a Harvey County resident. Send resume to safehouseadvocate@yahoo.com

Full Time Loan Processor The Halstead Bank, a community bank that delivers quality financial services to the communities in which we live and work, is accepting applications for a Full Time Loan Processor. This position provides administrative assistance to all loan officers, including preparing new loan documentation and processing renewal loan paperwork, accepting & posting of loan payments, answering loan inquiries both by phone and in person, and other miscellaneous loan duties. Qualified applicants should have good written, verbal and organizational skills. Banking experience and/or loan processing experience preferred but not required. Interested applicants may complete an application at The Halstead Bank, 314 Main, Halstead, KS. The Halstead Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Bettis Asphalt & Construction, an EOE, is seeking individuals with construction and/or asphalt surface recycling experience for the positions: Mechanic, Foreman, General Laborer, Truck Driver (CDL class A). Mechanic skills a plus. Benefits include Health, Life, Vacation and Pension. This is a traveling position. Relocation is NOT required and daily per diem is offered. Applications can be printed from www.bettisasphalt.com or obtained at 1800 NW Brickyard Rd, Topeka.